Question

Maria wrote an essay about the role of the King of France in this scene from the play. In her essay, she wrote the following sentences:

It is true that France wants to marry in a way that increases his power and builds alliances. It also seems that he genuinely admires and loves Cordelia.

Which revision best clarifies the relationship between the claim and counterclaim?

A.
It is true that France wants to marry in a way that increases his power and builds alliances, and it seems that he genuinely admires and loves Cordelia.
B.
It is true that France wants to marry in a way that increases his power and builds alliances. As a result, it seems that he genuinely admires and loves Cordelia.
C.
While it may be true that France wants to marry in a way that increases his power and builds alliances, his speech to Cordelia also suggests that he genuinely admires and loves her.
D.
It seems that France genuinely admires and loves Cordelia, and it is true that France wants to marry in a way that increases his power and builds alliances.

Answer 1

answer a

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The answer that represents the claim and the counter claim is that :

C. While it may be true that France wants to marry in a way that increases his power and builds alliances, his speech to Cordelia also suggests that he genuinely admires and loves her.

What is a claim?

This is a statement that is made as an assertion over something. A claim is usually made without any proof as evidence.

What is a counterclaim?

This is a statement that is made to counter a claim that has been made about something.